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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
2
Panhandle ranchers report marauding police dogs attacking cattle near Borger Amarillo and other towns. Local cowmen say dogs kill cows and are shot by ranch crews. neighbors urge owners to keep dogs tied and monitored. Borger celebrates growth while town rumor cites broadcasts and community figures.
The annual massed piano concert by Xi of Pi Mu a city music sorority will occur March 20 under conductor T Duncan Stewart with grand pianos performed by notable girl musicians led by the Philharmonic Orchestral Association. Participants include Caroline Porter Ruth Cooper Enid Mayer Rosalee Coffee Helen Osgood Marjorie Warren Tnez Hough Ruby Ford and guest violinists Mrs John Josey Mrs H P Garrett and Kermit Dyche.
An advertisement proclaims hunting and fishing privileges in a protected 400000 acre U.S. game paradise. Access is limited and a six hour drive from Amarisie. Contact DC Reynolds, R P Coon, 720 Oliver-Fakle Building, phone 2-1814 for details.
Amarillo youngsters staged the Scandals of 1934 at Pair Theater drawing crowds. The 16 member troupe, led by Phil Phillips as master of ceremonies and Buck Cathey as orchestra director, features Gene West Charles Borden Lela Hunter and Sidney Del Dees with pros Billy Heath Louise Douglas and Dorothy Geen Frost. The group, fresh from Amarillo High School, planned multiple daily performances over two days before touring the Southwest.
Amarillo Thrift Room Association members urged donations of clothing and items for the Boy Scout relief drive. President Mrs George B McLellan announced the thrift room is not running a broad drive this season, directing aid to cases not covered by direct relief efforts. Mrs FE King leads the office with thanks to contributors and local laundries for cleaning garments. Scout headquarters can be called at 21501 to arrange pickup of old clothing or furniture.
Julius Dorenfield Jr Potter County relief chairman announced at a dinner that direct relief funded by the FERA and state aid will replace the demobilized CWA here on March 15. Drouth relief plans near completion in Washington and will go to Austin for auditing. Local officials praised Dorenfield for handling emergency relief this past year.
The death of Travis Gray two year old son of Dr and Mrs John T Gray former Amarillo residents was reported by G A McCullough chair Crippled Children Council He died Thursday night in Grand Junction Colorado after an operation Ill under 24 hours Burial will be in Little Rock Arkansas where Mrs Gray's parents reside Messages of condolence may be sent to 2509 Thirteenth Avenue Little Rock
Funeral services for Hazel Warren age 14 were held at Griggs Chapel with Rev. S C McClain and Rev. T D Sumrall officiating. Pallbearers were John McCall Troy Adams T A Cullpepper O B Allred BE C Kirksey and W S Audry. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Noah Warren and died at 520 Houston Street. She is survived by seven siblings.
Amarillo merchants report a flood of silver dollars from cattlemen for the Panhandle Livestock Association annual convention. One cashier noted some coins look spent and nicked as if salvaged from pasture and corralled for the gathering.
The Mother-in-Law Day Club of Texas expresses gratitude to numerous individuals and local businesses for aiding their March 5 celebration in Amarillo. Names include Will R. Winch for theater, City Drug for registration, Rand al Drug Stores, Coca-Cola, Cunningham Flower Shop, Golden Light Coffee, Walter Irvin, the Automobile Dealers Association, Professor Wise, Mayor Ross D. Rogers, Hon. James O. Gulekie, Old Tack, and many letters of encouragement.
Mary Jo Price six dies at 6 o clock from pneumonia and measles at 808 North Harrison Street. Her death follows the February demise of her sister Bennie Fern from the same illness. Funeral by Boxwell Brothers 2 PM Saturday at Assembly of God Church with Rev E H Foster officiating. Survivors: mother and father, Garland eight, Grace LaVerne eleven, Billy Gene three.
Four men robbed a Texas bank after forcing staff including Estes and Anderson into a car. They sped north, releasing Price and Anderson near a highway and Estes two miles farther, scattering tacks on the road as they fled.
Major Ocker apologized to Major Johnston for remarks noted by Colonel Clagett who filed the current charges against the airmen after Johnston reported the conversation. The incident centers on disputed statements by Ocker during a prior exchange.
A parent writes about his son at Forest Hill School being kept from classes by a nurse. The boy was sent home February 23 with orders to present a doctor's permit, though the doctor later said there was no reason to stop schooling.
Local authorities urge women to take up target practice amid fears of rampant petty thefts. Lieutenant Barrick defends firearm use for home safety and explains basic safety rules, stressing never point a gun at a person and always check loaded chambers before handling.
Canada Senate amendments to the indepen dent offices supply bill added 350 million dollars for veterans and federal employers. The caucus warned the President would veto if House adopted the changes, risking the 400 million economy act. Despite opposition, the amendments moved forward as the week ended with tariff and trade talks in focus.
Washington officials noted the tension as Sheriff Holley denied posing with Dillinger while federal prison director Sanford Bates ordered the Crown Point jail closed to government inmates. Judge Murray discharged the March grand jury and said a special prosecutor would take over the Estill investigation, which Estill opposed.
A December 1933 German memorandum argues that heavily armed nations will not disarm and calls for equal security treatment. The document echoes a prior letter by French foreign minister to Henderson. It notes tension in disarmament but presents Hitler’s proposal for European non aggression pacts and Germany’s pledge to settle disputes amicably with France.
Kansas City hogs sold around 2000 head with prices mostly steady to down and top at 4.25 while cattle and calves were generally steady with mixed steers and milk fed stock priced between 3.60 and 6.50. New Orleans cotton opened steady with May about 12.25 and July near 12.35 as Bankhead bill developments kept traders cautious. New York stocks showed mild improvement early but traded irregularly amid profit taking and sector shifts with Canadian issues and a mixed outlook for securities regulation and NRA policy.
Government meteorologist L Cline warned the Rio Grande Valley citrus crop would not be endangered by the norther but livestock warnings were issued for West Texas. Temperatures were expected to fall to 18 to 24 degrees with snow flurries in the Panhandle and freezing conditions across northern areas Tonight and tomorrow with scattered rain possible.
Regular meeting of the Amarillo chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will be held Monday at 8 o'clock in the Legion Home. Disabled veterans not yet members are urged to attend.
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